These are the contestants taking part in this year's Celebrity Bake Off
On your marks. Get Set. Bake!
The country’s favourite cooking show is back with celebrities set to step into the famous Bake Off tent.
The celebrity special, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, will see Hollywood stars Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy come face-to-face with Paul Hollywood as they vie to emerge as star baker.
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Here’s what you need to know about the lineup for this year’s celebrity special.
When is the Celebrity Bake Off 2021 on?
The first four famous faces will show off their baking talents on March 9 at 8pm.
There are twenty celebrities taking part in total, suggesting that the show will run for five episodes.
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Hide AdThe show will air every Tuesday night at 8pm between March 9 and April 6.
Who is hosting and judging the show?
Matt Lucas will present the Bake Off for the celebrity special.
He won’t be joined by Mighty Boosh actor Noel Fielding who was on paternity leave during filming.
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will cast their critical eyes on the creations of the celebrity bakers.
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Hide AdCelebrity Bake Off 2021 lineup
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, comedians Rob Beckett and Tom Allen and singer Alexandra Burke will showcase their cookery skills in episode one of The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
The contestants will make millionaire shortbread in the show, as well as a fruit tart.
They will also depict their pet hates in cake form in a showstopper challenge.